Demand For Vitafusion, L’il Critters Gummy Lines Exceeds Church & Dwight Capacity, Drive Q3 Growth
Executive Summary
Church & Dwight reports strong consumption of its Vitafusion and L’il Critters vitamins drove personal care product division sales up 24.5% and prompted it to use contract manufacturing to meet demand. The firm also adjusted its net sales outlook for the year to 11% and its EPS to $2.79-$2.81.
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